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[Smokey_Run]

Good.

I like voting, but I'd have no excuse if I didn't. I live within walking distance of my polling station and I live in a rural area so there is never a line. Walk in, sign the book, and vote. I've never spent more than 5 minutes there. Granted, I could have done without the sudden downpour.

 

[giga]

Stop me if you've heard this one, but in the past, she gave these speeches to some Wall Street banker types. Although it's unlikely her speeches contained a phrase even remotely similar to, "Thanks for the money. I'm your Democratic whore now," we all know that she is. Being paid to associate with a group makes you a member of that group.

Much like how I, a male atheist, was paid to teach CPR at a Catholic Church to a group of churchgoers. And now I'm a nun.

It's science.

I figured. The lecherous shrew.

 

[ThePrequelsSuck]

This is great.

 

[Steel]

I heard on CNN that Bernie would need 99% of the remaining delegates if things go as projected today. I wonder if he'll at least stop taking in donations if that's the case.

 

[plagiarize]

I heard on CNN that Bernie would need 99% of the remaining delegates if things go as projected today. I wonder if he'll at least stop taking in donations if that's the case.

538 had it at 80%. Closer to 60% if somehow they evenly split today.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

I heard on CNN that Bernie would need 99% of the remaining delegates if things go as projected today. I wonder if he'll at least stop taking in donations if that's the case.

That's why mathematically eliminated is a ridiculous metric in the Democratic primary. Unless you're behind by the exact number of delegates that are awarded by California or more then you could just say "I'm going to win 100% of CA delegates" and stay in the race.

 

[Amir0x]

Got out and did my part for Clinton in PA. An inconsequential vote considering this is over, but hey!

 

[Miles X]

"White house correspondent/reporter for NBC reports that black areas of Philly are seeing strong turnout."

 

[Culex]

"White house correspondent/reporter for NBC reports that black areas of Philly are seeing strong turnout."

I.e. Bernie is toast

 

[Macho Madness]

Reports are that PA will have high turnout just about everywhere. Competitive Senate race will do that.

 

[NeoXChaos]

Benchmark Politics ‏@benchmarkpol 3h3 hours ago
Our expected results today from our benchmark model.

 

[BotoxAgent]

Benchmark Politics ‏@benchmarkpol 3h3 hours ago
Our expected results today from our benchmark model.

oh god, please be true

 

[giga]

Benchmark Politics ‏@benchmarkpol 3h3 hours ago
Our expected results today from our benchmark model.

Not like this.

 

[Xe4]

Benchmark Politics ‏@benchmarkpol 3h3 hours ago
Our expected results today from our benchmark model.

I've found Benchmark to deviate a little towards Clinton on average, but it wouldn't surprise me if this was true.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Reports are that PA will have high turnout just about everywhere. Competitive Senate race will do that.

Yep. Voted a little bit ago and I do like the choice I made for the Senate. Should be interesting.

 

[TheAbsolution]

Benchmark Politics ‏@benchmarkpol 3h3 hours ago
Our expected results today from our benchmark model.

So, we may have to wait until 100% of the votes are counted to get an apparent winner in Rhode Island.

 

[Aeriscloud]

Is Pat Toomey in any danger of losing his seat in November?

Because I hope so -_-

 

[8 X 11 Printer Paper]

So, we may have to wait until 100% of the votes are counted to get an apparent winner in Rhode Island.

Depends how accurate Benchmark is on that one, they are ranked 2nd place in prediction accuracy at 3.1% difference average (FTE at 1st with 3.0% difference). So if RI goes the full 3.1% or more in either direction we could get it a bit quicker than 100%.

 

[B-Dubs]

So, we may have to wait until 100% of the votes are counted to get an apparent winner in Rhode Island.

Given the size of the state it shouldn't take long.

 

[SlimySnake]

He won't drop out. He can't win. He won't win. He won't be the Democratic nominee. But he won't drop out. If today goes Clinton's way, I hope he never ever mentions Clinton in his speeches again, unless it's to say she is better than Trump.

He is going to get blown the fuck out today and drop out. If he doesn't, he is worse than i thought he is. I dont think he is inherently selfish.

 

[Steel]

So, we may have to wait until 100% of the votes are counted to get an apparent winner in Rhode Island.

If they're anywhere near that close to each other, they'll get the same amount of delegates regardless.

 

[Veritigo_X]

If they're anywhere near that close to each other, they'll get the same amount of delegates regardless.

But we need to know a winner for momentum purposes.

 

[Matsukaze]

Voted about half an hour ago (PA, Philly suburbs). I didn't see a single face that looked under 30 at the polling place, so I guess I stood out a bit.

I'm not looking forward to my Facebook being lit up with posts from disgruntled Bernie supporters about how Hillary is worse than Satan. It's already started in drips and drabs, but it's gonna be worse tonight.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Voted about half an hour ago (PA, Philly suburbs). I didn't see a single face that looked under 30 at the polling place, so I guess I stood out a bit.

I'm not looking forward to my Facebook being lit up with posts from disgruntled Bernie supporters about how Hillary is worse than Satan. It's alright started in drips and drabs, but it's gonna be worse tonight.

People really need to stop that. I'd be voting for Hillary if in the end that Sanders isn't chosen. It'd be stupid to choose otherwise. People who go from Sanders to Trump are fucking delusional.

 

[OmniOne]

Is Pat Toomey in any danger of losing his seat in November?

Because I hope so -_-

He's a 2010 Tea Party wave elected Senator.

He's a dead man walking.

 

[aspiegamer]

Beware of interruptions for severe weather tonight. Warnings for gigantic tornadoes heading for heavily populated areas is something I'd hope most people would excuse.

Speaking of, here's the first tornado the day! And it looks freaking gigantic! Congrats, Wichita, you're completely fucked.

 

[giga]

jfc

 

[eBay Huckster]

Beware of interruptions for severe weather tonight. Warnings for gigantic tornadoes heading for heavily populated areas is something I'd hope most people would excuse.

Speaking of, here's the first tornado the day! And it looks freaking gigantic! Congrats, Wichita, you're completely fucked.

fwiw, i'd actually only expect tornadoes to affect PA outside of Philly, western MD, and maybe DE outside Wilmington

which would probably serve to suppress Sanders turnout

 

[perfectchaos007]

Beware of interruptions for severe weather tonight. Warnings for gigantic tornadoes heading for heavily populated areas is something I'd hope most people would excuse.

Speaking of, here's the first tornado the day! And it looks freaking gigantic! Congrats, Wichita, you're completely fucked.

The Yellow area on the map is Hillary territory, since she's a moderate

 

[Joeytj]

Yeah, the Bernie campaign is quickly losing steam and if today's results are big enough for Hillary, it could begin to unravel. His hardcore support will remain of course, especially those in California and other big states that want the chance to vote for him after months of enthusiasm, but with Trump also winning big tonight and recuperating in the media narrative, the pressure for Sanders to fade (not bow out) will be strong from all corners, even many in his campaign I believe.

 

[superdeluxe]

I've found Benchmark to deviate a little towards Clinton on average, but it wouldn't surprise me if this was true.

benchmark and 538 have been near the top in regards to percentages. I think benchmark key is hitting the demos pretty hard.

 

[Adaren]

*Bernie mail*

jfc

When did he start using those "health care is a right for everyone" and "kids should be able to go to college without crushing debt" lines? Cause those are Hillary's stances.

Prepping for his pivot to support her, perhaps?

 

[Rentahamster]

Cruz and Kasich teaming up but then sending mixed messages, while Trump fuckin' blasts them with "collusion" insults via Twitter is faaaar more entertaining than it has any right being. I feel like I'm watching a fighting game tournament.

 

[aspiegamer]

fwiw, i'd actually only expect tornadoes to affect PA outside of Philly, western MD, and maybe DE outside Wilmington

which would probably serve to suppress Sanders turnout

This is actually a legitimate concern. As much as I'm in favor of many people as possible participating in the process "oh, there's a severe weather watch right now so perhaps I shouldn't go out" is a reasonable excuse in my book. Some polling places have lines that form up outside, etc.

 

[User 85168]

Benchmark Politics
‏@benchmarkpol
Providence College area of RI has some of the LOWEST turnout in RI.

Benchmark Politics ‏@benchmarkpol 5m5 minutes ago
Providence, RIntotals. Salvation Army Ward 1, Temple Beth El, Summit Commons are highest turnout, all minority heavy

.

 

[PopcornMegaphone]

Yeah, the Bernie campaign is quickly losing steam and if today's results are big enough for Hillary, it could begin to unravel. His hardcore support will remain of course, especially those in California and other big states that want the chance to vote for him after months of enthusiasm, but with Trump also winning big tonight and recuperating in the media narrative, the pressure for Sanders to fade (not bow out) will be strong from all corners, even many in his campaign I believe.

Bernie has been a zombie candidate for awhile now. Nothing that happens today will change that.

 

[eBay Huckster]

This is actually a legitimate concern. As much as I'm in favor of many people as possible participating in the process "oh, there's a severe weather watch right now so perhaps I shouldn't go out" is a reasonable excuse in my book. Some polling places have lines that form up outside, etc.

true that the severe thunderstorm watch serves to suppress everyone out of legitimate worry about getting caught out in it

but a tornado watch is more likely to impact the more rural areas, s'all i'm saying

 

[aspiegamer]

Multiple clusters of strong thunderstorms moving over metro Philly for the next few hours. Wouldn't count on a late turnout rush.

 

[Mengy]

Reports are that PA will have high turnout just about everywhere. Competitive Senate race will do that.

Yep. I just voted for Bernie here in PA (did my part!!!) and turnout today is over double what it normally is, they were busy.

 

[Michael F. Assbender]

jfc

Is this really from Sanders' campaign?

How is he ever going to walk this "Hillary+Trump" shit back with his supporters?

I'm losing more and more respect for him as time goes on. Once, it was just his supporters that bothered me. Now it's the man himself.

 

[metalslimer]

Please sweep and end this in the media once for all. Bernie can keep going if he wants, but not many will care

 

[Slayven]

Benchmark Politics ‏@benchmarkpol 1m1 minute ago

65% 45 or older in Maryland exit poll
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Benchmark Politics
‏@benchmarkpol

67!!!% 45 or older in CT exit poll

EARLY EXIT POLL - DEMS UNDER THE AGE OF 30 BY STATE

PA: 10%
CT: 14%
MD: 12%

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[nib95]

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More young people need to stop being lazy or apathetic and actually get out there and vote.

 

[BanGy.nz]

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Early night tonight.

 

[norm9]

More young people need to stop being lazy or apathetic and actually get out there and vote.

I'm busy facebanking and working on the social media side.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Early night tonight.

But putting those numbers out now will discourage others from voting! It is disenfranchisement and telling people not to feel the Bern!

 

[perfectchaos007]

More young people need to stop being lazy or apathetic and actually get out there and vote.

millennial slacktivism. More 35 and under people probably tweeted out "go vote!!" than actually voted.

 

[metalslimer]

The only things of note is will Hilary Clinton get to more than single point victory in Conneticut and the Rhode Island race. Hopefully Trump crushes every race like he's expected to.

 

[davepoobond]

millennial slacktivism. More 35 and under people probably tweeted out "go vote!!" than actually voted.

"can someone bring my vote with them and put it in box? plzthx"

 

[PhoncipleBone]

The only things of note is will Hilary Clinton get to more than single point victory in Conneticut and the Rhode Island race. Hopefully Trump crushes every race like he's expected to.

RI will be damn close. Hoping CT is a big win though.